Mom's Favorite Season

Another page for the memorial book...

Mom’s favorite season was Autumn. She enjoyed the cooler weather and the changing of color of the leaves. She especially like the fiery red and orange leaves. She used to tell me that when she was younger, and still living in Puerto Rico, someone had traveled to the U.S. and brought back a postcard with scenery such as this one. She couldn’t believe that it was real; she thought it was a painting. She never imagined that later in her life she would actually get the chance to see it in person.

Eclectica Collection: Earth Tones pprs. by Michelle Godin
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20657&cat=0&page=2
Twigs/berries from Verde elements by Sausan Designs
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20631&cat=0&page=1
Leaves from Prairie Gal elements by Lorie Davison
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 19981&cat=0&page=1S
ketch plate 11 by Anita Stergiou
Really Messy Alpha by Birgit Kerr.
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20322&cat=0&page=1
That's a Wrap II - Beaded - by Birgit Kerr.
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/xcart/ product.php? productid= 20056&cat=0&page=1

Posting galleries:
http://www.scrapboo kgraphics. com/photopost/ showphoto. php?photo= 30851&cat=587
http://www.scrapboo k-bytes.com/ gallery/showphot o.php?photo= 278992&ppuser=19252
http://www.digishop talk.com/ gallery/showphot o.php?photo= 294935&ppuser=976

Inspiring Nature

The lake in its full glory. The colors appear to be oversaturated, but these photos are straight out of the camera.


I just love, love, love these leaves... unretouched.


The ducks emerging from the mist...


The ghostly dancing mist.


Didn't I tell you it was glorious?

As you all know, Autumn is my MOST FAVORITE season of all. I thoroughly enjoy all that nature has to offer during this time. The cool morning breeze, the warn sun, the colorful trees, the fallen leaves, the wildlife, the crops, the fields....it is all just fabulous.

Anyway, a few days ago we woke up and there was fog everywhere. It was kind of creepy for the kids as they waited for the school bus to come. But I didn't think that at all. I could picture my beloved lake in its full glory. I couldn't wait to rush the kids to school so I could go to the lake and take photos. Just like in my mind's eye, it was gorgeous.

I parked and went to the bridge to admire its view, while being careful to keep close to the rail so that the oncoming traffic couldn't run me over.

The sun was peeking through the trees, which were dressed in glourious greens, reds, yellows, browns and orange, as the light refracted on the water. The rising mist crept up ever so lightly enchanting me with its dance. Then I noticed movement in the water...something emerging from the mist, slowly...closer and closer it came...a duck! Make that, lots of ducks. All synchronized and swimming along splendidly in line formation. Made me think of Swan Lake.

This is as close as I can get you to being there...I am not a writer, not have the gift of gab, but I try. :) Enjoy these pictures from my part of the world.

Hugs, Kait

Explore - Impressions of Gratitude at Scrapbook-Graphics

Font: Pea Neffer
Torn and Curled Paper Edges 2 by Jen Caputo
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Sketch Collection 21 by Jen Caputo
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Designer Title - Glitz by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19106&cat=0&page=2
Kit used: Impressions of Gratitude by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook-Graphics (coming soon)
Note: I merged 3 papers to achieve the look you see in the background ppr.


Posting Galleries:
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SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260057&cat=500&ppuser=19252
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=22115&cat=587

Seeing Autumn

Here is my layout using the Bountiful Blessings kit from CottageArts. Isn't that a beautiful background paper? Aren't those colors luscious? It was perfect for my photos, too.

Bountiful Blessings Collaborative Pak
Sketch Collection 21 by Jen Caputo/SBG
Fonts: Times New Roman, FG Matilda, Embossing Tape

Frolicking in the Fallen Leaves

We have 2 trees in our front yard that are shedding their leaves like crazy. The kids love it!

New L/O: Searching for the Perfect Pumpkin

Yesterday was such a lovely day...perfect for going to the farm to pick out pumpkins. Kaylie was overwhelmed by the variety...she ended up taking home three. 10-07-2007

Supplies: Staple from Growth Spurts @ CottageArts

Fonts: Century Gothic and FG Script Elegant

Golden Autumn Pak at CottageArts. net http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/goaupapak.html

Scallop edge frame from Study Buddy page set here at CottageArts.

Sketch (modified) by Rachael Giallongo.

Pumpkin title rub on done with an action by Brianna/Atomic Cupcake.

Arrow template by Janet Phillips at Scrapbook-Graphics from her October Supersized grab bag.

Kaylie and Mommy Day

I made it a point to go out with Kaylie, just the two of us. While dh and Liam went grocery shopping. I had invited Liam to come with us, but he didn't want to come.

I took Kaylie to a farm so she could pick out her pumpkins and then took her to the playground. Here are a few of the pictures I took.

Thank you NWhitley!

Autumn Splendor at Smithville Lake

Layout done for the We Can Build It challenge at SBG. (4 pprss., 1 non-people photo, 1 paragraph journaling)

Wow, is this orange or what? I love, love, love, loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove orange. What do you think of our lake? Aren't those the best looking trees you have ever seen?

Smithville Lake is my favorite spot in the whole world. I can go there every day and discover something new. In winter, I love to see the frozen lake with its snow covered banks. In spring, the flowers open up to nature and the lake is filled with life; I especially love to see the water lilies fill the lake. In summer, I love to watch the flowers and animals. But in autumn, I delight in its spectacular beauty. Leaves of every color make their presence known. Green, orange, red, yellow, brown, rust, tan...it is magical!

All Tied Up –Vol II by Traci Sims, SBG
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Fall Palette page set by Bren Boone, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19178&cat=0&page=1
Note: The orange bg. ppr. is a combination of 3 bg. pprs. The orange ppr. is from Bren Boone's Creepy Candy page set.
Sketch by Rachael Giallongo. (will link it up later)
TK Stamped Font by Taran Conyers, SBG
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Naturescape Paper at The Scrap Girls

Did I tell you I love Autumn? I am pretty sure I haven't told you (wink, wink). Anyway, the ScrapGirls have this freebie paper up at their store...just perfect. Which reminds me, I have a kit by Bren Boone that is calling my name. Well, if truth be told, I have 2 kits by her that are screaming at me...so I best listen. See you later folks, I have to go post my scraplift challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. Won't you join me?

http://store.scrapgirls.com/product.php?id=10174&cat=21

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Autumn Glory by Cinzia at Digital Freebies

Autumn is my most favorite time of the year. The colors, the crisp air...the pumpkins...it is all magical for me. Thanks Cinzia for this super duper cute sampler.

http://www.digitalfreebies.com/special3.php

Artistic Fall by E-scapeandscrap.net

The fabulous Julie Mead, along with Kay Eflin, Karen Aicken, Ruth Davis and Betty Jo Martin, have designed this wonderful e-part kit titled Artistic Fall. What gorgeous colors and elements. Thank you so much ladies for this wonderful kit. Be sure to check the store for coordinating kits and elements!
http://www.e-scapeandscrap.net/FunandFree.htm
Link to the store: http://www.e-scapeandscrap.net/boutique/index.php

Autumn Delights Sampler by Pamela Gibson

I am so ready for Autumn to get here and apparently, so is Pam! Great colors and I really love the ribbon wrapped around the wooden frame.

http://pamelagibsondesigns.blogspot.com/2007/08/in-autumn-spirit.html

Autumn Mini kit by Kim!

Gorgeous rich colors here...I just love Kim's designs and her witty humor. Here is a link to her blog. http://kimbsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/08/wow-monday.html
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Brief Moments

“Life gives us brief moments with another...but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a life time.”

(Kaylie & Liam out for a leisure walk at Smithville Lake. Kaylie was thrilled that Liam gave her some wildflowers.) 10-05-2006

Credits: Floralia Black Grunge Reloaded page set by Sausan Designs at Scrapbook-Graphics: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17085&cat=0&page=3Altered Artistry - Pressed Flowers 3 by Sausan Designs at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17087&cat=0&page=1Template #41 – Launchpads Collection 9, by Bree Clarkson, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17191&cat=283&page=1Font: TK Stamped: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16624&cat=279&page=1and TXT AnnesiaDate stamp by Amber Clegg, ScrapArtist.
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Autumn Is In The Air

This is layout done for studio challenge 16, a “scraplift” of Debbie Pearson’s layout entitled, “Enjoying Life,” which can be seen at Scrapbook-graphics: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1683&cat=558A walk to Smithville Lake today yielded this beautiful sight. The sky was a dark blue and the clouds resembled a cotton field across the sky. The sun was shining against the red-orange brick facade of this old building casting a glow upon the water. Its beauty thrilled and captivated me. Venice page set, by Debbie Pearson, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16846&cat=0&page=3Floral border (which I customized and recolored) is from Ornamental – No. 2 by Sausan at SBG.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17021&cat=0&page=1Wood Textured Brush by Nancie Rowe Janitz at ScrapartistFont: Arial, Serifa BTCurved ribbon corner from Kay Eflin’s Frienship Meadows kit at E-scapeandscrap.

The Beauty of Fall at Smithville Lake

My beloved Smithville Lake, in its full splendorous, Autumn glory.Autumn Time page set, by Mindy Terasawa. Designer Photoshop Action – Fancy Brad Creator, by Roberta D’Achille at Rendered Memorieshttp://renderedmemories.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=128Fonts: Benguiat Bk BT, CK Vegas